How to Turn on Do Not Disturb on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Accessing Do Not Disturb in Control Center
Do Not Disturb is a useful feature on iPhone that allows you to silence incoming calls, messages, and notifications while your phone is locked or you are using it. To access Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, you can follow these simple steps:
- Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen to open Control Center.
- Look for the crescent moon icon, which represents the Do Not Disturb mode.
- If the icon is grayed out, it means Do Not Disturb is not currently enabled. Tap the icon to turn on Do Not Disturb mode.
- If the icon is white, it means Do Not Disturb is already turned on. Tap and hold the icon to open the Do Not Disturb settings, where you can customize the mode to your liking.
You can also enable Do Not Disturb mode from the Settings app on your iPhone. Simply go to Settings > Do Not Disturb and toggle on the switch next to “Manual” to turn on the mode.
Scheduling Do Not Disturb mode
If you don’t want to manually turn on Do Not Disturb mode every time you need it, you can schedule it to turn on and off automatically at specific times. Here’s how you can schedule Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap “Do Not Disturb.”
- Scroll down and tap “Scheduled.”
- Toggle on the switch next to “Scheduled” to enable the feature.
- Set the times you want Do Not Disturb mode to turn on and off by adjusting the “From” and “To” times.
- You can also choose to allow calls from certain contacts or repeated calls to come through during Do Not Disturb mode.
Once you’ve set your schedule, your iPhone will automatically turn on Do Not Disturb mode at the specified times. This is a great way to ensure that you won’t be disturbed during important meetings or while you’re sleeping, without having to remember to turn on the feature manually every time.
Customizing Do Not Disturb settings
Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone comes with several customizable options that can help you tailor the feature to your specific needs. Here are some of the settings you can adjust:
Silence: You can choose to silence calls and notifications completely, or allow them to come through if they’re from people in your Favorites list or if the same person calls repeatedly within three minutes.
Allow Calls From: You can choose to allow calls from everyone, no one, or only specific groups or contacts.
Repeated Calls: If someone calls you repeatedly within three minutes, their call will come through even if Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Bedtime Mode: This setting will dim your lock screen and hide notifications until you dismiss them in the morning.
Do Not Disturb While Driving: This setting will automatically turn on Do Not Disturb mode when your iPhone detects that you’re driving.
To customize these settings, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb on your iPhone and scroll down to the relevant sections. You can adjust the settings to your liking and turn on or off any features as needed.
Exceptions to Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone
While Do Not Disturb mode can be useful for blocking unwanted calls and notifications, there may be certain contacts or apps that you still want to receive notifications from. Here are some of the exceptions to Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone:
Emergency alerts: You will still receive emergency alerts, such as severe weather alerts, even when Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Favorite contacts: If you have selected “Favorites” under “Allow Calls From” in Do Not Disturb settings, calls from your favorite contacts will still come through.
Repeated calls: If someone calls you twice within three minutes, their call will come through even if Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Alarm: Your alarm will still sound even if Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Apps: Certain apps may have their own notification settings that override Do Not Disturb mode.
If you want to allow notifications from certain contacts or apps while in Do Not Disturb mode, you can customize these settings in the “Allow Calls From” and “Allow Notifications From” sections of the Do Not Disturb settings.
Exceptions to Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone
While Do Not Disturb mode can be useful for blocking unwanted calls and notifications, there may be certain contacts or apps that you still want to receive notifications from. Here are some of the exceptions to Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone:
Emergency alerts: You will still receive emergency alerts, such as severe weather alerts, even when Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Favorite contacts: If you have selected “Favorites” under “Allow Calls From” in Do Not Disturb settings, calls from your favorite contacts will still come through.
Repeated calls: If someone calls you twice within three minutes, their call will come through even if Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Alarm: Your alarm will still sound even if Do Not Disturb mode is on.
Apps: Certain apps may have their own notification settings that override Do Not Disturb mode.
If you want to allow notifications from certain contacts or apps while in Do Not Disturb mode, you can customize these settings in the “Allow Calls From” and “Allow Notifications From” sections of the Do Not Disturb settings.
